Roman Catholic Diocese of Bitonto

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The Italian Catholic diocese of Bitonto, in Apulia, had a short independent existence from 1982 to 1986. In the latter year it was united into the Archdiocese of Bari, forming the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto. Before 1982, it had existed since the 9th century until being united into the diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto in 1818.

Ordinaries

Diocese of Bitonto

Erected: 9th Century Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa) 27 June 1818: United with Diocese of Ruvo to form the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto

Diocese of Bitonto

30 September 1982: Re-established from the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto 30 September 1986: United with Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa) to form the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto

Auxiliary Bishops

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